Global Development Institute Blog

proportion of children not attending school

by | Mar 15, 2024 | |

Chart showing the proportion of children not attending school by wealth quintile. The chart compares 2018 to 2023. Among the poorest 20% of households, the proportion of children not in school has risen from 17% to 22%; among the next poorest 20% of households, the proportion has risen from 13% to 16%. Among richer households, the proportion of children not in school has fallen slightly.